1999 Ford KA car pulls to left
Year: 1999
Categories:
Steering, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels & Tyres
Hello people. I have a 1999 Ford KA back in september 2010 my car was due for a mot test. it failed on the steering rack so i got the rack replaced and then i payed to get the tracking done. this past month my car has started to creek on the passenger side sounds like its coming from the wheel as sometimes if you throttle it with your hands you can slightly hear this creek. its more noticable are lower speeds as soon as i touch 30 - 40 it tends to disappear. if i rev quite high in second gear when i change to 3rd the car pulls slightly to the left. please could you help me on a solution thank you soooooo much.,
Posted: Jan 3, 2011 (13 years ago)
you can try taking it back to where the tracking was done and get them to look at it again.give the front suspension a check over making sure there is no play in suspension arms and bushes,balljoints and anti roll bar and drop links,track rod ends.make sure nothing is bent on the suspension,has the car been involved in an accident?if you get a steering/geometry check done it will check camber,castor,toe setting and will highlight any problem areas by reading given
Posted Jan 3, 2011 (13 years ago)
Tracking should have been done as part and parcel of replacing steering rack and not as a seperate job . Check that the tracking has been balanced out correctly on both sides .
Posted Jan 3, 2011 (13 years ago)
if you are getting a creaking sound it may be drop link balljoint seized or maybe a worn /seized top mount bearing
Posted Jan 3, 2011 (13 years ago)
Also check engine mountings .
Posted Jan 3, 2011 (13 years ago)
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